Darius Slayton misses second Colts game since signing: 'Still learning the offense'
Colts signed veteran WR Darius Slayton, in part, because of his experience with QB Daniel Jones. But he's still not playing two weeks after signing
On Sunday, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones displayed significant uncertainty and hesitation in the pocket during a 30-13 victory over the Washington football team. Despite the team's victory, Jones acknowledged that he needs to improve by focusing on details and making better decisions. The presence of injuries to key wide receivers, including Alec Pierce and Keenan Allen, has likely contributed to Jones' less-than-stellar performance.
Darius Slayton, a veteran wide receiver signed to address these issues, was inactive for the second consecutive week, raising concerns among the team's coaching staff. As a seven-year NFL veteran who spent his initial five seasons with Jones, Slayton's lack of participation is alarming. Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen noted that Slayton is still learning the offense, having been a part of the team for only two weeks.
With only Laquon Treadwell, Ashton Dulin, and Deion Burks stepping up to fill the void, the passing game struggled throughout the game. Jones completed 19 of 34 passes for 143 yards and an interception, highlighting the team's overall subpar performance despite emerging victorious.
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